July 14, 2025 | 12:52 pm
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Many of Washington's most treasured historic resources are found along the shores of our coastal communities. From Main Streets to wharves to private homes, these waterfront buildings are icons of Washington's maritime landscape. Many of these properties, however, are at risk from...
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August 7, 2025 | 4:25 pm
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We're proud to unveil our new 2025-2027 strategic plan, which outlines the history of historic preservation nationwide, the history of...
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August 7, 2025 | 12:28 pm
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Photo: Downtown Walla Walla in southeastern Washington. Photo courtesy of Little Theatre of Walla Walla. By Uma Bratt, Whitman College...
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August 6, 2025 | 4:09 pm
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Photo: Murals welcome visitors to beautiful Gig Harbor. By Carrianne Ekberg, Executive Director, Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance Growing up in...
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August 6, 2025 | 1:22 pm
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The Ryan House was once the central gem of the City of Sumner and a key component of the City’s...
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July 14, 2025 | 12:52 pm
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Many of Washington's most treasured historic resources are found along the shores of our coastal communities. From Main Streets to...
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July 9, 2025 | 1:47 pm
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The Washington Trust and Historic Seattle are thrilled to announce their partnership on a new lecture series, “Historic Talks in...
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June 5, 2025 | 1:40 pm
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We are excited to reveal this year's conference logo! Each year, we create a new logo that honors the unique...
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May 29, 2025 | 12:54 pm
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The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)—our State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)—is facing an operational crisis. Due...
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May 27, 2025 | 2:53 pm
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The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced a new addition to its Most Endangered Places list: the Yakima Valley...
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May 21, 2025 | 2:35 pm
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Photo: One of the Colfax Downtown Association’s business incubator buildings, housing the CDA office on the upper floor and retail...
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May 8, 2025 | 10:29 am
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By Chris Moore, Executive Director On Friday, May 2, the Trump Administration released its proposed budget for federal Fiscal Year...
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May 7, 2025 | 1:16 pm
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Photo: The Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Capitol Campus. By Chris Moore, Executive...
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May 5, 2025 | 9:43 pm
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Spring has sprung with exciting news for Spokane's vibrant neighborhood business districts! The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, in partnership...
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April 30, 2025 | 5:18 pm
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Photo: A humble concrete masonry unit structure, as seen from Frontage Road. By Steinar Goheen, Washington State University Our PLACES’...
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April 29, 2025 | 1:38 pm
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Photo: The Hiyu cruises the waters of Puget Sound. Photo courtesy of Washington State Ferries. By Abby Armato, Special Projects...
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April 9, 2025 | 2:30 pm
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During the 2025 legislative session, we have provided alerts about a bill that threatens local preservation efforts across the state. Substitute...
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March 20, 2025 | 1:02 pm
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In early March, Washington Trust staff members and our team of citizen advocates traveled to Washington, D.C., for National Preservation...
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March 13, 2025 | 1:35 pm
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In this state legislative session, there are a number of preservation-related bills that we're keeping our eyes on. (Check out...
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March 13, 2025 | 12:58 pm
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Over the past several weeks, the federal government has announced mass firings of staff across multiple federal agencies—including many agencies...
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March 6, 2025 | 3:52 pm
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Photo courtesy of Sydnee More Photography. We are now accepting session proposals for PLACES 2025! As PLACES heads to Gig Harbor this October, we’re...
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